In Islamic Law, Gingrich Sees a Mortal Threat to U.S.
By SCOTT SHANE, The New York Times
Published: December 21, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/22/us/politics/in-shariah-gingrich-sees-mortal-threat-to-us.html?pagewanted=all

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The GOP & Racist Producerism

Democracy is a process
that assumes
the majority of people,
over time,
given enough accurate information,
and the ability to participate
in a free and open public debate,
reach constructive decisions
that benefit the whole of society, and
preserve liberty,
protect our freedoms,
extend equality, and
defend democracy.

Democracy is a process,
not a specific set of institutions

Democracy is a process
that assumes
the majority of people,
over time,
given enough accurate information,
the ability to participate
in a free and open public debate,
and can vote without intimidation,
reach constructive decisions
that benefit the whole of society, and
preserve liberty,
protect our freedoms,
extend equality, and
defend democracy.